English Teacher- Part-Time Welcome

Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1460995
Job posted: 03/01/2025
Closes: 16/01/2025
Classification: Classroom Teacher
Job duration: From 28/01/2025
Location ProfileLyndale Secondary College is a vibrant Years 7-12, single-campus educational institution with a diverse student population of over 850.
Established in 1961, Lyndale is a cornerstone of its community, known for progressive educational practices, comprehensive pathway management, and a strong commitment to cultural diversity.
With more than 40% of students born in 47 different countries and 64 languages spoken at home, Lyndale provides a rich, multicultural learning environment that enhances the experiences of both students and staff.
Central to Lyndale's success is a consistent focus on high expectations across all areas of school life.
Guided by our core values of respect, resilience, and responsibility, we foster an environment where students are supported to achieve personal and academic excellence.
Respect ensures every student feels valued, resilience inspires them to overcome challenges, and responsibility encourages ownership of their learning and actions.
Our curriculum is broad and inclusive, offering programs such as SEAL (Select Entry Accelerated Learning), VCE, VCE VM, VPC, and VET, as well as an English Language Centre catering to the unique needs of international and refugee students.
Beyond academics, Lyndale boasts a nationally recognised Performing Arts program, vibrant student leadership opportunities, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive.
Lyndale's commitment to excellence is evident in our strong academic results.
NAPLAN data reflects consistent improvements, while the Attitudes to School Survey (AToSS) highlights student engagement and satisfaction.
Staff and parent opinion data further underscore the school's strong sense of community and effective programs.
Our commitment to continuous improvement is reflected in key measures such as Staff Opinion Data, NAPLAN, AToSS, and Parent Opinion Data.
These indicate significant growth in areas like school climate, which has shown substantial improvement since 2020 and now exceeds the state average.
This progress is also evident in strengthened collective efficacy and collaborative practices among staff, contributing to enhanced outcomes for students.
Lyndale is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive culture for both students and staff.
We support professional growth through collaboration, peer observation, and evidence-based teaching practices.
Whether you are a student seeking a dynamic and supportive learning environment or a staff member looking to advance your career, Lyndale Secondary College is a place where potential is realised and excellence is celebrated.
Recent investments in state-of-the-art facilities have transformed our campus, creating an ideal environment for innovative learning.
These facilities include a STEM Centre, Technology/Arts Hub, Aviation and VR Centre, a well-resourced library, and a world-class Performing Arts Theatre.
These spaces enable modern teaching approaches such as team-teaching, cross-curricular projects, and community engagement, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.
Vision & Values
At the core of our work is a shared vision: to celebrate diversity, inspire excellence, and equip our students for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.
Our community is grounded in the values of respect, responsibility, and resilience, which inform our approach to both teaching and learning.
Through our strategic focus on enhancing teacher capacity and implementing a Schoolwide Positive Behaviour Support Framework (SWPBS), we are committed to ensuring that every student experiences measurable growth, regardless of their starting point.
We believe in the power of student voice and leadership, empowering our young people to make meaningful contributions within and beyond our school community.
Join Lyndale Secondary College and be part of a future-focused team, where we are driven by our passion for education and our belief in the potential of every student.
Selection CriteriaSC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills.
Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.
SC2 Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
SC3 Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning.
Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.
SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values.
Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.
RoleThe classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges- range 1 and range 2.
The primary focus of the classroom teacher is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes.
The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection and inquiry in order to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning.
As the classroom teacher gains experience his or her contribution to the school program beyond the classroom increases.
All classroom teachers may be required to undertake other duties in addition to their rostered teaching duties provided the responsibility is appropriate to the salary range, qualifications, training and experience of the teacher.
ResponsibilitiesThe role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:
Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students;Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school;Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal;Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions;Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties.Who May ApplyTeachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.
Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments.
Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.

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